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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
An Enlrakt Giant.

n great sensation vas caused in the
town OF Lille Yesterday BY the spectacle
Of an enormous giant N tattered clothes
walking between two gendarmes, who
looked lihe pigmies by his side. The
giant VIII" appeared hungry and crest
fallen. was taken to the police station
and entered rs a rogue and yagahond.
tie was completely ignorant of the lam
guage of Nnlyaire, but, Oh an interpre-
ter being found, it was explained that
ne was a fouhtrylnan of the famous Fin
Mae Cool. or, in other words, that he
hailed from lliheruia, his name being
james Patrick Fahy. 1t appears that
James Patrick. who is nearly seven feet
high. according To the description given
of him by some persons who interview
Ell him in the lookup, WAS cut of work
that Is To say, he could not get an en-
gagement in any Of the fairs at present
being held in the nortl, Of France or in
Belgium He had been expelled from
Journal, and, having crossed the from
tier, was honestly irving To gain Il few
sous by exhibiting himself in tayerns
and cafes, when he was arrested by the
~gendarmes. 1t is to be hoped that
something may be done for the unlucky
giant. who has been thus thrown on the
mercy of the world owing to the slack
ness of trade. Some enterprising man
ager of a music hall or other place Of
public entertainment might be able to
ind him something 10 do when he
leaves the care of the Lille police, who
a great grievance against him be-
cause he has no papers 10 prove his
identity. James Patrick Fahy. who
to have spent most of his time in
America, might prove as curious a
specimen of humanity rs Herr Winkel-
the Austrian Auak. who was
exhibited hcrr.-PuriS cor. Lon |
don Telegraph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
A Curious Gas Well,

"Ihere are many curious phenomena
ever present at the natural gas wells
IN this vicinity said the owner OF
several wells, '.but | have never seer,
any that struck me as being so pecu-
liar as those that were witnessed a few
years ago at a we'll in the Canada oil
held at Sarnia. The well was being
drilled for oil, and at the depth of GOO
aeet a great volume of gas was found.
Inc gas was accidentally set on fire as it
rushed from the well. A fountain of
flame more than fifty feet high was the
result. That in itself was a wonderful
phenomenon for that district then, but
Is as common as water hydrants in
this region.
1.-The popularity of the well was that
every fifteen minutes, as regular as a
clock could mark the time, a stream of
water three inches in diameter spouted
from the depths and mingled with the
burning gas. The force of the water
carried the flames up more than a hun
ored feet, and separated them in SPRAYS
and showers of fire. The chemical
composition of the water was such that
there were certain inflammable quail
ties in it, and these would make BRIGHT
~ colored lights to mingle with the
dull flame of the. gas itself, creating a
natural pyroteehnical display that l
never saw equalled artificially. Streaks
of bright yellow, globes of purple, and
fantastic shapes in red. pink, and blue
leaped and danced and whirled about
IN that warning mass of fire in a man
ner that was enchanting. The eruption
OF water lasted exactly three minutes.
it would cease, and the flame of
the gas would resume its normal con-
dltlon. While the water was mir.led
with the flame a strong smell of sui
phur pervaded the air.
"a strange thing connected with the
burning well was the way birds of all
were attracted to it during the
time the water was spouting. They
would circle about the pillar of fire.
attering their different cries, and acting
rs II they We're frantic. Frequently
Inc flames woald catch some %unfortu-
nate bird in its flight, and it would fall
.ltler deaf or dying to the ground.
ms tire had such an effect on many
OF birds that they would light in
ne midst of spectators, and suffer
themselves to be caught. The owner
If the we'll tried every means then
Nnown to ext.nguish the burnin. GAS,
out all to no purpose. 1t burned with
'ut any show of ever giving out for
'wo years, and then went out one dav |
almost as suddenly as it had appeared"
.~HdshtnJton (Pa.j Letter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
He Met

Not long ago | was talking with An
old gentleman who has for years been
IN the iron business as Il commission
merchant in a Western city, who,
early III his career, ven 10 England to
make a study III iron manufacture in
conjunction with tyisit for pleasure.
One day IL" said, Il went to a
London book Sore to find a certain
work on El"!at;uT.:y | could not find in
America, and while there a pleasant
Ole gentleman cam in and began look
ing aro9nd pretty much as I was do
ihS. We t'nnc together presently, and
soon were chatting pleasantly on books
ana other matters, and | told him who
l vas ami what | was seeking. He
told me he knew the work. and. thouob
1t vas rare. thought he might find it.
ana ut once began :; search throuoh
the racks, shelves. and out-of-the way
corners, and finally came I'D smilinp
from a dark place with the book in his
hands. thanked him. and, taking
the volume to the dealer, | ordered It
iai't aside, and at the same time order
Ell the late numbers of Macaulay's
WORKS. which were appearing in parts
a'id som of which l had bought in
America.
Il told my new friend that in nv
estimation Macaulay was the greatest
English writer. and that l had read
everything he had written, as far as |
Knew. He smiled pleasantly, and after
Il Few moments further conversation
we parted, with the hope of meeting
again The next morning | left Lon
don tor York, and when | had settled
myself in the compartment ASSIGNED
me ! found my travelling companion to
ID the old gentleman | had met in the
book store the day previously. Twas
glad to see him and told him I was
bound for York, and he said he was
gong there, too. This pleased me
and settled down for a good talk. for
10 was exceedingly entertaining and
thoroughly the gentleman. We made
no stops for some time. and when we
ala l noticed a large crowd Mt the
station.
'ihere must be some distinguished
aboard the train [ said. and
these people are here to see him,
"'PGssibiy- he answered. with a
smile like the n he gave me the dav
among the books, and we con
titii": our talk. At the next station
there was a larger crowd, and petting
out-E'tc | asked what was going on
anu some one t"id me Lord Macaulav
was on the train. | went back to re-
port 10 my friend.
Lord Maeaulay is on the train 7
that's what brings the people
out. and I'd give Il good deal to see
aim myself He smiled again. I'm
LORD M~acauiay,' he said. with almost
schoolgirl blush. and | reached ont
With American enthusiasm and shook
ian,is With him st heartily and earnest
y tsi:it he laughed till tears ran down
lis checks.
"h hen we reached York he invited
to dine with him, and at the dinner
lie extended further invitation for me
o visit his home and his family, and
lid It, and to this day Macaulav is one
u my brightest and p~leasantest memo
les. -DFGG1Qtt, Times
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
Jean Leblanc.

1888 {17ss)
Gray, with Snip in face; foaled in
1883; imported in 1886; bred by Cation, of
Broglie, Europe; sire, Bijou, owned by
Amatole Miard. he by Luther GID, he
by Luther (792) he by Pierre, and he by
the famous Jean lie Blanc, (739), a direct
descendant from the noted Arab stallion,
GaIlipoli; dam, Poule, by Pierre, he by
L~aboureur, he by Jean Leblanc, (739),
etc. -
jean Leblanc is registered in the Per-
cheron Stud book of France, as No. 1896,
and In the Percheron Stud book of Ameri-
ca, as No. 1888. Sold to w. Ii. Morse and
G.W.Galloway. w. L. ELLWOOD.
These fine stalliens will make the pres
emit season at Woolwine & Galloway's
Livery Stable in Mexico, Mo, Edair at
$l5 to insure Q mare in foai, $50 to
insure q living colt.
Leblanc will stand at $50 to insure a
mare In foal; 925 to insure a living colt.
Care will be taken against accidents,
out Will not be responsible should any oc-
cur. Persons disposing of or removing
mares from ~neigbborhood before foaIiug
time, will be held responsible, whether
with foai or not.
PREMIUMS OFFERED-For The pros-
pecttve young stock of EcIair: LIST. for
oest colt, SO; End, for second best, St5:
srd, for third best, $40. The same prem-
iums for the colt Leblanc.
g. w. GALLOWAY.
JOHN EvY. Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07


lii = recent issue the Arizona Homler
says: I'VE have received from John
smailUart, Of Grab Hollow, the follow
ing a9se; Enclosed find 80 cents for
"hita per your premium offer iii last
week : issue send nie Your valuable
paper Tor u year, and also one sew
ing machine with latest improvements.
one oil painting of the President and
family, one barrel of Hour. XXXXXx
brand preferred. and one complete
guide to poker In his eagerness to
send us his wealth. Mr.. smailwart for.
got to notice thai in addition tn the
above valuable premiums, We also send
to our new subscribers a deed for. a
corner lot in Dead Mans Guleh. Stem
up lively. gentlemen; low is the time
tn sIla-psif... ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
why Shoes Arc Thrown ut Weddings

-
The custom of throwing one or more
old shoes after the bride and groom.
either when they go to church to be
married or when they start on their
wedding journey. is so old that the
memory Of man stretches not back tn
Its beginning. Some think it repre-
sents an assault. and is a lingering
trace OF the custom among savage ma
tons OF carrying away the bride by
violence; others think that it is q relic
of the ancient law of exchange or pur-
chase. and that it formerly implied the
surrender by the parents of all don,in-
ion or authority over their daughter
1t has a likeness to a Jewish custom
mentioned in the Bible. Thus in Dem
teronomy we read that when the brother
of a dead man refused to marry his
widow she asserted her independence
of him by ''loosing his shoe" Also in
Ruth. when the kinsman of Boaz gave
up his claim to the inheritance of Ruth
and to Ruth also he indicated his as
sent by plucking off his shoe and
giving it to Boaz. 1t was also the cus.
tom of the middle ages to place the
shoe on the head of the nup-
nai couch, in token of his domination.
Melinite, a new explosive with which
the French military authorities are ex-
p~erifnentlng, is said TO have ten times
the power of r!tro-glycesine, and 100
times that of gunpowder. General
boeianger has decided on the inmedi-
ate manufacture of 10000 melin;ta
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07
imported Percheron Stallion,
"ECLAIR!"

mo. 600 Percheron Stud book Of France.
No. 4,o69 Percheron Stud book of Anne, l.
ca,) was imported from France in 1885,
by Hon. Geo. w. StubbletieId, of Bloom
ington, ILL.,, and will be 4 years old this
coming fall; color, very dark, dapple
gray: weight, 100 posnds: square and
blocky, plenty of bone, fine shape, good
style.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-04-07

ECLAIR'S PEDIGREE.
600 In r. $. r. OF France, and 1868 In +. S. B. of
America.)
Gray foaled 1882. Square and bfocky. plenty
OF bone; fine shape, good style and fine knee ac-
ton. Sire. Valiant 404 he by Prosper s93 he
by Decide So he by vieux Pierre s74 he by
Coco 7I2; he by Mignon us he by Jean Le-
Blanc Ia9. Dam. Tndith she by Regulus 1913 ;
ne by Luther 1872 he by Pierre he by Jean Le-
Blanc 739.
ALSO THE FINE I'M uopcr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
BRIEF MENTION.

A child Of Mr.. Smith. sailor living at
PASSPORT, has the diphtheria.
Some one stole doll from Mrs. Es
mond variety store on Maryland Ave
nue.. yesterday afternoon.
Siexty one dollars Of Democratic
money was found among the papres in
the safe Of the County Commissioners
office,
Wild game IS said to be very scarce in
this sectien-and eunners are poorly COM
pensated for their tramp over the coun-
try,
Fish have almost entirely disappeared
from our market, except few of the
scrub sort
A hand Lear with several parties from
Bay Ridge came to Annapolis to day
being the first car that has passed over
the track since the close of the season.
Capt. Clarke brought in another dredg-
or this afternoon for illegal dredging.
who will have hearing to morrow be
fere Justice Gassaway.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Annual Meeting Or The state Grange.

The annual meeting Of the Maryland
State Grange was held yesterday in Balti
more, the attendance being larger than on
former occasions. All OF the officers
of the Grange were present, Dir. Henry
M. Murray, Of West River, this county,
is master; Dr. Thomas Welsh. lecturer,
Thomas s. Tglehart, steward; and Mrs.
II. NJ. Murray. Ceres. The reports OF
Grange Master Murray and other officers
and OF the executive committee were
presented. Mr. Murray's report showed
that the order has grown throughout
the country. and that the local oranges
have increased 10 Nebraska and hhede
Island so as to include these States In
the list of State oranges. and now every
State as its grange. In Maryland the
order has held its owp, with 81 oranges
and 900 members. The fact that II mas
not advanced in the State is cparged TO
the indisposition of the farmers TO act 10
gether. An evening session was held Tor
routine business. Officers for the ensu-
ing year will be elected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
WHAT AM ITO DOT

The symptoms of Biliousness are nn-
happily but too well known. They differ
ia different individuals to some extent: A
bilious man is seldom a breakfast eater.
Too frequently alas. he has an excellent
appetite for liquids but none for solids OF
a morning. His tongue will hardly bear
inspection at any time; If 1t is not white
and furred, il is rough, at all events.
The digestive system Is wholly out OF
order and Diarrhea or Constipation may
be symptom or the two may alternate
There are often Hemorrhoids or even loss
of blood. There may be giddiness and
often headache and acidity or fiatulence
and tenderness 10 the pit of the omach. J
To correct all this If not effect cure try
Green's august FlOper, i cost but tritie
and thousands attest its efficacy. For sale
by all druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
ALost Cew Found.

A family at Eastport q few days ago
missed their cow After hunting over that
vicinity and all of Annapolis Neck as far
down as Thomas Point Lighthouse, for
two days without success, some one hap
pened to 60 into the hen house, when 10 !
and behold, there was the COW. The poor
animal had devoured all the hens nests
and was at work on the roosts when dis
covered. The family had been without
their milk and cream during the time and
had been sorrowing for two whole days
The reFulsion Of feeling was SO great in
the family, that that COW left that hen
house in such trepidation that she ran
around the yard many times before she
could stop herself.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Music Given AWAY.

Beginning with to day, Mr.. ]. p. Pfeif-
fer, No ~ Md. Avenue will present every
purchaser to the amount of 10 cents or
over with copy Of music from his large
stock. The style of music to change each
week. for example this will be the March
Week" and every one purchasing any
thing in the Musical Ne. chant Use line,
Mouth Harmon cas-, Accordions. Violins,
Guitars. Banjos, Strings, and general
musical goods, will be presented with a
March. The list of Marches for this week
includes many of the most popular ones,
marches from operas and marches by
eminent composers. A stock of over 5000
pieces including Waltzes, Polkas, Songs,
Ballads, Selections, etc etc, will be given
away between now and January 1st. An
excellent opportunity to procure a must
cal library.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Rxcurs,ons 10 California.

1t is no longer necessary to organize
large parties IN order to secure cheap ex
cursion rates to Pacific Coast points. The
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company
has,plaeed on sale, at all its principal
officers, Excursion Tickets to San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Cali
fornia. These tickets are sold singly At
lower rates than were formerly made for
organized parties, and are good for six
months from date of sale Passengers
are offered choice of routes both going
and returning. For rates and detailed
information call upon any Of the Ticket
Agents of the company, or address L. II.
Cole, General Ticket Agent, B. & o. r.
r Baltimore Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Chesapeake and Ohio cana Board.

The board Of directors Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, with
President Baughman in the chair, held a
meeting at Barnnm's Hotel yesterday
Messrs. Austin Herr and Arthur CTepley.
of Georgetown. were in attendance to
look after additional water rights on the
canal. Considerable routine business was
transacted The reports of tonnage and
receipts and expenditures for the year
Will not be completed before January
Tie ordinary expenses were -, 200 TO
As 900 below last year. The stockholders
will meet in Annapolis the. first Monday
in January. No more way bills will be is
sued on the canal this season, and gen.
eral reduction 10 expenses for the winter
was authorized. The directors concur in
the proposition that the general and State
governments should help the canal, as
both are interested In its future welfare.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Personnl Mention.

Rev. r. H. Williams, OF the Presbyter.
ian church is attending meeting OF the
Presbytery at Baltimore.
Mrs Anna Harris. of Marlboro has
been visiting the family of Mr.. Medley.
Mr.. j. r West, representing the we'll
known firm of G.. G Green, Woodbury.,
n ] was in Annapolis to-day and re
newed their contract with the EVENING
CAPITAL for the advertising OF their
popular remedies, which will be found in
our local columns
Secretary LeCompte who arrived to day
says the Governor will be he.e tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Died on Her Husbands Bosom

Mrs Lucy A. Dietz. aged twenty-five
years, the wife Of Mr.. Andrew Dietz,
Charles and Randall streets, Baltimore,
died suddenly yesterday of neuralgia OF
the brain. For some months she had been
a sufferer, but not enough to be confined
to her room She went to sleep Monday
night after enjoying the pranks of her
little boy, and when Mr.. Dietz woke yes
terday morning she lay with her head on
his bosom. he rose, dressed himself, and
when he leaned over to kiss her good by
for the day he discovered that she had
been dead for some time. Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14

The officers of the lower grades in the
navy are now preparing for vigorous
fight to secure legislation affecting their
pay. The staff officers are DESTROYS that
the same pay should be received by all
officers of the same relative rank, while
the ensigns will ask for some little add.
ton to their present rate of compensa.
ton.
Lieut. Samuel III. Gibson, of the L. S.
Marine Corps has made application TO be
placed on the retired list and commits.
sion has been appointed to make the nee.
essary examination.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
GOODS AT REDUCED RATES
HOLIDAY GOODS ofall Kind
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county.
In Maryland, letters of administration
cum testamento annexo on the per
sonal estate of WILSON HOWARD late
of Anne Arundel county deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, legally
authenticated to the subscriber, on or
before the
1SM Day Of June, 1888.
They may otherwise. by law, be exclu-
ded from all benefit of the said estate All
persons indebted to said estate are reques-
ted to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18Th day Of
December, 1887
JAMES r. BRASHEARS, Admr. G. I. a.
IL IA Annapolis, I'd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
% Room Renters and Others.

On Monday next, December 10Th, the
CAPITAL will be mailed 10 ecery member
elect of the coming Legislature. Many of
our citizens have "rooms to rent" and
other things that will be required by these
gentlemen during the coming session
We therefore make this offer to our pa
irons: We will give four line advertise
ment to be published in this issue for %
cents. Send in your advertisements at
once so that we may have them in type
in proper time
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14

On the subject of oyster eating, Of
which the New Yerk Sun recently treated
at some length, correspondent of that
paper sends the following floating verse
entitled, "How to Kill an Oyster"
Don thrown ii deep 10 vinegar, nor sea
son il at all,
Nor cover up its glistening form with
pepper like pail;
But raise il gently from lis shell, and
- firmly hold your breath,
And then. with eager tooth and tongue,
just tickle IL TO death.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
AS Sole Agen tfor John Wanamaker

of Philadelphia, / am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and fit guaranteed or no sale In
the ready-made clothing department |
have full line of samples representing
the stock of WanaInaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement. Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by hes Oacn
guarantee you get all the benefit of per
sonal visit to the house of Wanamaker
itself. Clerical suits made to order. and
society uniforms furnished on short no.
tice at low prices. f. o. WHITE, Agt.
II No. Francis ST., Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
The County se1 90 Better or.

In everhauling and arranging the off,
cial papers in the County Commissioners
Office yesterday. Clerk Munroe discovered
among the papers in one corner of the
safe in an envelope, the sum of Sol in
currency, which had been paid by one of
the tax collectors, as shown by endorse
ment belonged to the county and will be
turned over TO the county treasurer. How
the money got there is not exactly known,
but is supposed to have been misplaced
among the papers in putting the funds in
the safe. The county is SCI better off by
the discovery
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Court of Anneals.

In the Court Of Appeals to-day, No. So
Albert, ct al VS. Albert ct. al, was
further argued by Richard s. Albert and
Arthur w. Machin for the appellants and
Julian J Alexander and Robert Gilmor
for the appellees.
On motion of Hon Robert Gilmor, A
Crawford Smith, Esqr.. was admitted and
qualified as en- attorney of this Court.
Assignments for tomorrow, Thursday
No. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Christmas and New Years Excursion
Tickets.

The Passenger Department of the Bal
timore and Ohie Railroad Company an
nouuces that. in accordance with their
usual custom, they will sell Excursion
Tickets during the Holidays, between all
stations East Of the Ohio River.
Tickets will be sold on Dec. 23rd, Gath,
25ih, Goth. 30th, 31st. 1887, and Jan. LIST
and ID, 1888, good for return passage I'M
til Jan. Sd, 1888
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Cheap Flock Of Sheen.

Some weeks ago we advertised for q
gentleman in the Second district a flock
of stray sheep that came to his farm, and
up to the present time. he says no one
qas come forward to claim them. He is
anxiously awaiting claimant, as pro-
vender is scarce and high, he does not
care to winter another's flock of sheep.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-14
Holiday Excursion Tickets on the Penn
sylvania Railroad

In pursuance of the usual custom, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
Christmas and New Year excursion tick
cts between ali ticket stations on its main
line and branches at red 'ced rates. The
tickets will be sold on December 23rd,
Gath. 25th, Goth, Both, and 31st, 1887. and
January 1st and End, 1888, good for re-
turn trip until January Bird, 1888, inclu-
sive.
These tickets will enable the public to
visit friends and enjoy the social pleasures
of the glad season at triding expense for
railway fare